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ML56 ZDT

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,998 mi
Last recorded102,998 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 ZDT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 102,998 miles

engine cover and under shields fitted unlimited view on some components

Pass 12 Aug 2023 98,599 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 13 Aug 2022 96,678 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 96,658 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2020 89,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 89,420 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 83,666 miles

air bag lamp illuminated then rectified itself

Pass 5 Sep 2018 76,850 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 76,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,256 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,960 miles

air bag lamp illuminated and then rectified itsel

Pass 14 Dec 2013 60,198 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 53,263 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 39,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,380 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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ML56 ZDT is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML56 ZDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ML56 ZDT registered?

ML56 ZDT is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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